Engineer (Stormwater)

Salary : $132,874.00 - $166,092.00 Annually

Location : Pasadena City Hall, CA

Job Type : Full -Time

Job Number : 26-065

Department : Public Works

Division : PW - Engineering Division

Opening Date : 10 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

The City of Pasadena's Public Works Department is seeking an experienced Engineer (Civil) to join the Stormwater Section within the Engineering Division.

This position will manage the planning, design, and implementation of stormwater capital improvement projects that advance the City's water quality, climate resilience, and regulatory compliance goals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical expertise in hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater treatment design, pollutant loading analysis, and water quality modeling, and have a strong understanding of the Safe, Clean Water Program (Measure W) and other state and regional grant programs.

Projects may include the design and construction of green infrastructure, infiltration and capture systems, storm drain improvements, and multi-benefit park retrofits that integrate stormwater management with community enhancements.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation in hydrology and hydraulics, water quality modeling, and stormwater infrastructure design, paired with the ability to manage complex, grant-funded municipal projects from concept through construction. This person will demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellent communication and writing skills, negotiation and decision-making skills, and the ability to multi-task and solve problems.

Please note : This recruitment is open continuous with first consideration given to those who apply by November 6, 2025. Apply today!

Essential Functions

The key responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the

• Managing and coordinating consultant teams for the design of stormwater and green-infrastructure capital projects.
• Reviewing and guiding plans, specifications, hydrology / hydraulics reports, and water-quality analyses for accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
• Overseeing construction management activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and in accordance with design intent.
• Performing or reviewing technical analyses related to hydrology, hydraulics, pollutant loading, and project performance modeling.
• Developing in-house designs for smaller distributed or LID projects such as median and parkway enhancements, bioretention, and localized drainage improvements.
• Preparing and administering Requests for Proposals (RFPs), consultant contracts, budgets, schedules, and progress reports.
• Coordinating with LA County Flood Control District and partner agencies on WMMS model updates, pollutant-load tracking, and watershed-level compliance.
• Preparing environmental documentation and securing permits and approvals (CEQA, EPIC-LA, USACE 404 / 408, RWQCB 401, AB 52).
• Supervising, mentoring, and evaluating assigned professional or technical staff.
• Reports to and acts in the absence of the Storm Water Program Administrator and representing the City at meetings with agencies, consultants, and community stakeholders.

Qualification Guidelines

COMPETENCIES

The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Desired Qualifications (Initial Screening at this level) :

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will consist of application evaluation, an oral panel interview, and a department-level interview.

VACANCY INFORMATION

There is currently one full-time vacancy in the Stormwater Section of the Engineering Division within the Public Works Department. The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future. Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one-year probationary work period.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of California.

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS or an agency with CALPERS' reciprocity or who have more than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula.

Employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the City will be enrolled in the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula.

All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS.

Click link below to review the City's excellent benefits package

The City is closed on alternate Fridays and most staff observe a 9 / 80 work schedule.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree with a major in Engineering?

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Do you possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of California?

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If yes to question #2, please list your license number and its expiration date. Enter N / A if not applicable.

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What best describes your years of professional experience in the field of civil engineering design, project management, engineering inspection, or construction management?

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Do you have regional and distributed stormwater design and / or construction experience?

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If you answered yes to question #5, please describe the type of regional and distributed stormwater design experience you have. List at least three projects. If No, please enter N / A.

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Do you have experience working on public sector / municipal infrastructure?

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If you answered yes to question # 7, please describe the type of work you have done on public sector / municipal infrastructure. Please enter N / A if not applicable.

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What type of engineering background do you have? (Civil, Water Resources, Hydraulics, etc.)

Required Question